| Dřevnice | |
| Source1 Location: | Držková, Vizovice Highlands |
| Mouth Location: | Morava |
| Mouth Coordinates: | 49.2033°N 17.5114°W |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Czech Republic |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Name2: | Zlín |
| Length Km: | 41.6 |
| Discharge1 Avg: | 3.15m3/s near estuary |
| Basin Size Km2: | 435.2 |
The Dřevnice is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Morava River. It flows through the Zlín Region. It is 41.6km (25.8miles) long.
The name of the river has its root in the Czech word dřevo (i.e. 'wood'). The name is derived from the wooden stakes and boards that were used to strengthen the banks of the river in populated areas as protection against floods.[1]
The Dřevnice originates in the territory of Držková in the Vizovice Highlands at an elevation of and flows to Otrokovice, where it enters the Morava River at an elevation of . It is 41.6km (25.8miles) long. Its drainage basin has an area of 435.2km2.[2]
The longest tributaries of the Dřevnice are:[3]
| Tributary | Length (km) | River km | Side | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutoninka | 15.6 | 22.0 | left | |
| Fryštácký potok | 14.2 | 13.9 | right | |
| Racková | 14.0 | 4.2 | right |
The most notable settlement on the river is the city of Zlín. The river flows through the municipal territories of Držková, Kašava, Hrobice, Trnava, Březová, Slušovice, Lípa, Želechovice nad Dřevnicí, Zlín and Otrokovice.
There are 142 bodies of water in the basin area. The Slušovice Reservoir is constructed on the river and is the largest body of water in the drainage basin with an area of .[2]
Naturally occurring fish in the river include river trout, common barbel, grayling and common nase.[4]